Dear Editor, I’m warning pedestrians and motorists at this time of year (dark, often raining), to avoid becoming a statistic, as I almost was Dec. 12 at 7:25 pm. My husband, our dog, and I were at the crosswalk at Park Road and Bonson Road (the north bit of Bonson just before the Lougheed Highway). […]
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When an endangered B.C. southern resident orca was spotted with a fresh wound at the base of its dorsal fin, alarm bells rang. Because of a recent spate of vessel strikes in B.C. waters that have injured humpback whales – which may have resulted in three deaths – there were immediate concerns the orca may
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WARNING: The following story contains content which some readers may find disturbing. Discretion is advised. Surrey police believe there may be more victims as they investigate a man and woman suspected of child exploitation. The Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit started an investigation in October 2024 involving alleged offences that started in 2021 related to
B.C. police search for more victims after 2 charged in child exploitation case Read More »
It’s the last week for the Salvation Army’s kettle campaign. It’s Christmas time in Ridge Meadows, and for most of us this means running around to stores and family gatherings to make the holiday season perfect for those we love. At the Salvation Army Ridge Meadows, the same holds true – only they’re making Christmas
Kettle campaign going strong in Ridge Meadows until Christmas Eve Read More »
The man convicted of killing Abbotsford woman Chelsey Gauthier in 2017 has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. At the Supreme Court of BC in Abbotsford on Thursday (Dec. 18), Gary Losch, 70, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter and two years in prison for indignity to human remains, to be
Killer of Chelsey Gauthier of Abbotsford sentenced to 12 years in prison Read More »